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Guatemala

  • Grade context: US
  • Photos: 100
  • Ascents: 582
  • Aka: República de Guatemala

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Summary

Despite its mountainous landscape, climbing in Guatemala is a relatively recent activity. The mountainous regions are at relatively high elevation, making the climate very pleasing.

Description

Guatemala claims to have 37 volcanos, 3 of them active. Therefore most of the rock you find is of volcanic origin.

Approach

You may fly into Guatemala City or cross over from Mexico (Chiapas), El Salvador, Belize or Honduras on land.

History

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Climbing in Guatemala developed in Xela and Amatitlan at the end of the 20th century.

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This region has an unlocated crag! If you think you know where Pacoc is located then please take a minute to locate it for the climbing community.

Locating crags gives you Karma points. Please contact us if you have any issues.

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